Boleta Electoral
In short
A boleta electoral is a physical ballot paper used by voters to cast their vote in an election. Recent rulings by the TEPJF have mandated that 'planchadas' ballots—those without fold marks—must be invalidated in upcoming Mexican elections.
In plain words
It is the official piece of paper you mark to choose a candidate. To be valid, it must follow a specific legal sequence, which includes being folded before being placed in the ballot box.
A simple example
A voter marks their choice on a paper, folds it in half, and drops it into the urn. If the paper is flat and has no creases, it is considered a 'boleta planchada' and may be rejected.
Why it matters
Ensuring ballots are folded helps prove they were handled through the correct legal process. This prevents fraud and ensures that every counted vote follows the strict rules of the electoral system.
Easy to mix up
Do not confuse the boleta (the paper itself) with the urna (the box where the paper is placed).
Sources
- ¡Cambio en las elecciones! TEPJF ordena invalidar las “boletas planchadas”
- Rebota TEPJF a ‘boletas planchadas’ y ordena al INE revocar lineamientos
- Tribunal Electoral da revés al INE; boletas "planchadas" impiden vincularlas con un voto, considera
- ¿Qué son las "boletas planchadas" y por qué el TEPJF prohibió al INE contabilizarlas en 2027?